Match report

Wrexham Stuns Port Vale 4-1 in EFL Trophy Clash

Port Vale
Port Vale
1–4
FT
Wrexham
Wrexham
Feb 4, 2025

Wrexham stunned Port Vale with a 4-1 victory in their EFL Trophy encounter, turning the match in their favor with a series of well-executed goals. Port Vale's early lead was short-lived as Wrexham showcased a dominant performance, securing their place in the competition with a convincing win.

Key Facts

  • • Port Vale's R. Curtis scored the first goal in the 1st minute
  • • Wrexham's A. Cannon equalized in the 31st minute, assisted by M. Faal
  • • H. Ashfield put Wrexham ahead in the 48th minute, assisted by R. Longman
  • • E. Lee extended Wrexham's lead in the 63rd minute, assisted by R. Longman
  • • Wrexham sealed the victory with M. Faal's goal in the 82nd minute, assisted by S. Revan

Lineups

Port Vale

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 40 N. Broome (G)
  • 22 J. Debrah (D)
  • 4 B. Heneghan (D)
  • 42 S. Hart (D)
  • 2 M. Clark (M)
  • 16 J. Lowe (M)
  • 38 R. Walters (M)
  • 23 J. Shorrock (M)
  • 26 R. Richards (F)
  • 11 R. Curtis (F)
  • 32 A. Hackford (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 T. Sang
  • 45 R. Harper
  • 18 R. Croasdale
  • 19 L. Tolaj
  • 24 K. John
  • 6 N. Smith
  • 13 B. Amos

Wrexham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Okonkwo (G)
  • 4 M. Cleworth (D)
  • 24 D. Scarr (D)
  • 6 T. O'Connor (D)
  • 47 R. Longman (M)
  • 8 A. Cannon (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 38 E. Lee (M)
  • 23 S. Revan (M)
  • 45 H. Ashfield (F)
  • 22 M. Faal (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 O. Palmer
  • 15 G. Dobson
  • 19 J. Mendy
  • 3 L. Brunt
  • 28 S. Smith
  • 31 L. McNicholas
  • 29 R. Barnett

Timeline

  1. Port Vale
    1' Port Vale Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Curtis
  2. Port Vale
    11' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mitchell Clark · On: T. Sang
  3. Wrexham
    21' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    Thomas O'Connor

    Foul

  4. Wrexham
    31' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cannon · Assist: M. Faal
  5. Wrexham
    45'+2 Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Ashfield

    Simulation

  6. Wrexham
    48' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Ashfield · Assist: R. Longman
  7. Port Vale
    55' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Richards · On: R. Harper
  8. Wrexham
    60' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Ashfield · On: O. Palmer
  9. Wrexham
    63' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lee · Assist: R. Longman
  10. Wrexham
    72' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Cannon · On: George Dobson
  11. Wrexham
    72' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Longman · On: J. Mendy
  12. Port Vale
    79' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Walters · On: R. Croasdale
  13. Port Vale
    79' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Shorrock · On: L. Tolaj
  14. Wrexham
    82' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Faal · Assist: S. Revan
  15. Wrexham
    85' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Max Cleworth · On: Lewis Brunt

Match Stats

Stat Port Vale Wrexham
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 84%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 16
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 366 447
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 292 377
Shots Inside Box 5 13
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wrexham's quick response to Port Vale's early lead with A. Cannon's equalizer in the 31st minute shifted the momentum
  • ▸ H. Ashfield's goal in the 48th minute and E. Lee's in the 63rd minute solidified Wrexham's control over the match, making a comeback by Port Vale unlikely